Simulation of Nuclear Thermal Radiation with High Intensity Flashlamps.

Abstract

Problems relating to the simulation of high flux nuclear weapon thermal radiation are presented. Existing potential simulators are discussed and limitations identified. A potential simulator using flashlamps is outlined in detail. Theoretical calculations and preliminary design drawings are presented. Advantages of flashlamps, including first pulse simulation, UV spectrum component matching, and accurate second pulse shaping, are discussed. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 26, 1979
Accession Number
ADA108749

Entities

People

  • J. E. Cockayne
  • P. Manzo
  • T. M. Knasel
  • W. Koechner

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Capacitance
  • Color Temperature
  • Energy
  • Energy Storage
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Explosives
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Flux Density
  • Heat Energy
  • Light Sources
  • Optical Materials
  • Reflectors
  • Test Facilities
  • Thermal Radiation
  • War Colleges

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation
  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.
  • Software Engineering